Word Phrasal verb
lead to
phrasal verb.
B1 Intermediate Oxford UK spelling lead to sth
Definition
phrasal verb.to cause something to happen or result in something.
phrasal verb.to cause an event or outcome; transitive, typically followed by a noun or clause indicating the resulting situation.
Examples
“The accident led to a lawsuit.”
“The new policy led to increased productivity in the company.”
“The discovery of penicillin led to a revolution in medical treatment.”
Usage
typically followed by a noun or clause indicating the result.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'cause' (more direct) and 'result in' (more formal); 'lead to' implies a causal relationship over time.
Don't confuse
lead to vs result in — Lead to focuses on the process or path that starts a chain of events, while result in focuses on the final outcome or consequence.
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